Sanibel-Captiva Daily

The Sanibel Day Spa is Sanibel’s oldest establishment dedicated to your health, wellness and relaxation.  Our skilled and professional staff are dedicated to creating an environment in which to renew and refresh, mind, body and spirit.

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September is not only National Skin Care Awareness Month AND Healthy Aging Month it also includes fabulous occasions such as National Grandparents Day, World Heart Day, Substitute Teacher Appreciation and so many more.  As a beauty and wellness “expert” I talk about skin care and healthy aging on a daily basis.  Living in SW Florida definitely has it’s perks, but with our year round sunshine we need to be extra diligent with skin care protection.

Hydrate your body with pleasing Summer Scented Lotion.

Apply your lotion right after the shower to damp skin to seal in the moisture from the shower.  Try refreshing scents like Grapefruit, Papaya or Mango to uplift and rejuvenate…..if you like it, you’ll use it! PRODUCT PICK:  Qtica Luxury Body Lotion in a array of scrumptious scents.

Buy a New Sunscreen

Throw away last year’s sunscreen for a new bottle.  Sunscreens aren’t meant to last forever.  And since most of us don’t use the proper amount……you probably have a few old bottles to throw out.  A good rule of thumb for proper sunscreen application is a shot glass full for your body and a full teaspoon for your face.  Reapply 1-2 hours. PRODUCT PICK:  BKamins Sunbar Fragrance Free SPF 30

Hydrate!  Hydrate!  Hydrate!

Be sure to drink plenty of fluids.  Not only will staying hydrate make you feel better, aid in digestion etc…it will help with the texture and appearance of your skin.

Exfoliate your Body

The body sheds skin cells at an amazing rate every minute of every day.  If you don’t get rid of them, they’ll just sit on your skin making you look dull and dry.  No matter how much lotion you use, if you don’t exfoliate, you’ll never have glowing skin.

Get a Safe Summer Glow

Ever wonder how those cover girls look bronze and luminescent in the middle of winter.  It’s easy.  Sunless tanners have been around for years and are a safe alternate to “baking” in the sun.  If you feel like you never put it on right or you are streaky, add a bit of body lotion to help even out the color.  Tinted moisturizers can not only provide hyration but add a hint of color to give that “just back from the beach” look. PRODUCT PICK:  Naked Glow Bronzer by Taberco.  Fabulous!